A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6986249 Details
Epoch: 326 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 55496406 epoch_slot_no: 27606 block_no: 6986072 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 75022 time: 2022-03-12 05:24:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45db9d4b12c9e12b1c8598fcee0b731a20ed62e098167264e078a71354b18d6fBlock Operator
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